{"product_id":"ip-man-2008","title":"Ip Man (2008) A.K.A. Yip Man • Ye Wen (葉問)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIp Man\u003c\/strong\u003e (2008), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eYip Man\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eYe Wen\u003c\/strong\u003e (葉問), is the acclaimed Hong Kong martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Yip\u003c\/strong\u003e and starring \u003cstrong\u003eDonnie Yen\u003c\/strong\u003e as the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster. Set in Foshan during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the film follows Ip Man's transformation from a respected martial artist into a symbol of courage, honor, and resistance. Co-starring \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Yam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLynn Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Lam\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHiroyuki Ikeuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e, it launched one of the most successful martial arts franchises of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore war engulfs southern China, Ip Man enjoys a quiet life devoted to family and martial arts in the prosperous city of Foshan. When the Japanese occupation devastates the community, he is forced to fight not for pride or recognition, but for survival and the dignity of his people. Through extraordinary courage and unwavering principles, Ip Man becomes a symbol of hope during one of China's darkest periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing dynamic action choreography by legendary filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eSammo Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eIp Man\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases authentic Wing Chun techniques with lightning-fast hand combinations, close-range combat, and memorable one-on-one duels. Donnie Yen's disciplined and powerful performance helped introduce Wing Chun to millions of viewers worldwide while redefining modern martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIp Man\u003c\/strong\u003e revitalized the traditional kung fu genre and established one of Donnie Yen's most celebrated performances. Blending historical drama with spectacular martial arts action, the film earned international acclaim and inspired a successful series of sequels while introducing a new generation to the legacy of Bruce Lee's legendary teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2008, \u003cstrong\u003eIp Man\u003c\/strong\u003e became a landmark in modern Hong Kong cinema, earning widespread critical acclaim and international success. Its respectful portrayal of the Wing Chun grandmaster helped renew worldwide interest in the art while inspiring numerous films based on the life and legacy of Ip Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIp Man\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYip Man\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYe Wen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e葉問\u003c\/strong\u003e (Traditional Chinese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e叶问\u003c\/strong\u003e (Simplified Chinese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilson Yip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raymond Wong Pak-Ming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edmond Wong, Tai-Lee Chan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Harvest, Beijing ShengShi HuaRei Film Investment \u0026amp; Management, China Film Co-Production Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Louis Fan, Lynn Hung, Gordon Lam, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sammo Hung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenji Kawai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Sing-Pui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheung Ka-Fai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cantonese, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Region Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eCollectors Also Enjoy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/wing-chun-movies\"\u003eWing Chun Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7870566236211,"sku":"0000123","price":62.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/products\/IpMan2Box2.jpg?v=1606379335","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/ip-man-2008","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}